Enrollment
268
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clovis, NM
Highland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350057000214
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #6 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clovis, New Mexico, enrolling 268 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (20%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clovis Municipal Schools spends $11,426 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students) and W D Gattis Middle School (527 students) alongside Highland Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Elementary compares
Highland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
White 20.1%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Highland Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Municipal Schools, which includes Highland Elementary.
$11,426
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 73.3%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Highland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W D Gattis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Casita Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clovis, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Elementary?
100.0% of students at Highland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Elementary rank among schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #6 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clovis on the city page.
Is Highland Elementary a good school?
Highland Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clovis Municipal Schools?
Besides Highland Elementary, Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students), W D Gattis Middle School (527 students), and Marshall Middle (511 students). See the Clovis Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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